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I Have A Bad Hacking Cough For Over A Week

I have a bad hacking cough for over a week and it just won't stop and i know its not the flu im healthy and physically strong I take Buckleys to stop the cough
Tue, 9 Feb 2010
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If its been a week since cough is started and not controlled with whatever you taking now, then it suggests some bacterial infection also, Get a chest examination done by your physician. And get the sputum tested for any infection. Take prescribed medication that the physician prescribes to you.
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I Have A Bad Hacking Cough For Over A Week

If its been a week since cough is started and not controlled with whatever you taking now, then it suggests some bacterial infection also, Get a chest examination done by your physician. And get the sputum tested for any infection. Take prescribed medication that the physician prescribes to you.